Molestaré (en. Bother)

/moleˈstaɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To negatively affect someone, causing irritation or discomfort.
I will bother you if you don't stop making noise.
Te molestaré si no dejas de hacer ruido.
To interrupt or disturb someone in their activities.
I don't want you to be bothered during your study.
No quiero que te moleste durante tu estudio.
To intend to do something that is uncomfortable for another person.
I will bother my brother with my questions.
Molestaré a mi hermano con mis preguntas.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'molestare', which means to cause annoyance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't bother me
Ask me not to interrupt you or to leave me alone.
no me molestes
I don't want to bother
Expression used to indicate that one does not wish to cause discomfort to someone.
no quiero molestar
it bothers me that
It is used to express a complaint about something specific.
me molesta que

Related Words

annoyance
Discomfort or disturbance that a person feels due to an action.
molestia
annoying
Adjective that describes the feeling of discomfort or irritation.
molesto
bothersome
Person who causes annoyance to others.
molestador

Slang Meanings

To be a nuisance
Don't be a nuisance, I won't get bothered anymore.
No seas pesado, no me molestaré más.
To annoy
Don't bump into me, or I will bother you.
No me choques, que te molestaré.